No state can compare with Alaska for wildlife. In this huge state where wilderness still reigns supreme, the challenge is more about traversing the wild interior than it is about finding nature. The other challenge is that while a plethora of wildlife might be visible, it is often at a GREAT distance. The more powerful the zoom lens, the better. View the gallery…
Glamping Resort
My wife and I want to open a glamping campground resort in the next few years. We’re just trying to decide where and put together the plans.
Flask update

Wildlife of Tennessee
I spent a couple days in the Smoky Mountains which was enough time to see some of the wild animals and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage of this spot of the Appalachians. With abundant rainfall the Smoky Mountains are the most biodiverse spot in the entire continental United States. View the Gallery
Exploring New Mexico
I’ve had the chance to explore several areas of New Mexico which I’ll detail in this page. New Mexico is a state full of historic sites dating back many hundreds of years, as well as natural wonders encompassing mountain and desert regions. Read on..
Silver Dollar Lakes
Exploring Yellowstone
Exploring Yellowstone
We’ve been to Yellowstone several times in the past few years and we’ve had the chance to explore a large array of the park’s features. Here’s an overview of many of the various locations, trails, campgrounds and more of which I am familiar...Read on
Lory State Park
We got out as a whole family and drove north to Fort Collins to do some hiking. We found Lory State Park right outside town by the Horsetooth Reservoir and hiked the short but steep Arthur’s Rock Trail. Then we headed to town for some good food and beer at the CooperSmith’s Brewery.
I got my first photo of a western tanager and assorted other plants and animals.
















Colorado 14ers and Other Mountain Hikes
Colorado 14ers and Other Mountain Hikes
I’ve updated the page to include our July 2022 ascent of 14,440 ft Mt. Elbert, the tallest peak in Colorado and the entire Rocky Mountain range. Read on…
Wildlife of Florida
The sunshine state is a paradise for wildlife seekers. Florida is where birds of every type can be found, and the coastlines, estuaries, marshlands, reefs, and woodlands are home to amazing creatures of every variety.
We’ve been to Florida three times in the past ten years and the Everglades and Keys are featured here the most. View the gallery…